What: FREE Orientation to the new SmartAccess™ Center: overview and goals of SmartAccess™ workshops, the history and mission of Portland Community Media, the role that community media plays in civic life and community engagement through civic media, advocacy and storytelling. It’s also a celebration of this new and exciting partnership!

When: Tuesday, October 27th 6:30-8:30 pm. This orientation is required and a prerequisite to participate in any of the workshops below offered at CNN.

Where: Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) 4415 NE 87th, just north of Sandy Blvd. (the location for all workshops)

Social Networking: Using Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn
This workshop is an introduction to using the internet and new media tools to effectively communicate on the web. Participants will be able to set up an online social networking account, using tools such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn to share information about their group, cause or organization. [Participants need to have basic keyboard skills and an email address to sign on to services.]
Tues., Nov. 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or Thurs., Nov. 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

Social Media: Getting Your Videos on the Web
This introductory workshop will help you learn how to upload videos from your camera or other source onto web sites, such as YouTube™ or blip.tv. Participants will learn tips and tricks for shooting, editing, compressing and uploading to the web and how to effectively use the net to increase views and networking opportunities. [Participants should bring a QuickTime clip less than five minutes long that they would like to upload or a sample video can be provided.]
Tues., Nov. 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or November 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

*Register for the series and pay only $25 for all three classes!

Are you curious about community media? Take a look at this project from a recent workshop. To see an example of what you can do Click Here!